MS SQL Server DBA Database Administrator – Investment Bank – Canary Wharf - London

Jas Gujral; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A large international bank is seeking a Senior MS SQL Server DBA to ensure the integrity and performance of their database environments in Canary Wharf, London. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 7 years of experience in Microsoft SQL Server Administration, focusing on T-SQL programming and database backup strategies. Competitive salary ranging from £55K to £70K plus benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• At least 5 to 7 years of experience as an MS SQL Server DBA.
• High level T-SQL programming skills.
• Experience with Mirroring, Log Shipping, SQL Server Replication.
• Knowledge of SQL Server Replication operation and design.

Responsibilities

• Ensure integrity, security, and accuracy of the production database.
• Plan and implement database backup and recovery procedures.
• Document support calls for production and test applications.
• Act as the technical liaison between operations and vendor support.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server Administration

T-SQL programming

Database management security concepts

Change management

Experience with Mirroring

SQL Reporting Services

Scripting of stored procedures

Job description

Overview

MS SQL Server DBA Database Administrator – Investment Bank – Canary Wharf, London. Our client is an international bank with offices in Canary Wharf, London. They are looking to recruit a Senior MS SQL Server DBA with at least 5 years of expertise. Although the role is for a Senior MS SQL Server DBA, the client would like you to have a background in Data Warehousing. As an MS SQL Server DBA with Application Support you will be involved with developing and implementing solutions for the bank's financial systems.

As an MS SQL Server DBA the role will involve the following:

• Ensure the integrity, security and accuracy of the production database environment, ensuring good performance of the dependent applications.
• Plan and implement operating procedures for backup of databases and recovery of database information.
• Develop database-related application development standards covering database creation, software placement, storage and auditing.
• Ensure the integrity of the recovery system at all times. Initiate formal testing of the recovery system.
• Develop database procedures as necessary to enhance the application suite as required.
• Respond to, resolve and document support calls for the production and test applications.
• Maintain high-standard documentation supporting the build, maintenance and operational procedures of the database environment.
• Act as the technical liaison between database operations and vendor support.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• You must have at least 5 to 7 years solid expertise as an MS SQL Server DBA – Database Administrator.
• Microsoft SQL Server Administration (Enterprise Edition) experience.
• High level T-SQL programming (stored procedures, functions, triggers).
• Experience with Mirroring, Log Shipping and SQL Server Replication (operation, design and implementation).
• SQL Reporting Services and Analysis Services maintenance and tuning.
• Configuration and operation of clustered database servers using external storage.
• Scripting of stored procedures.
• Security concepts of database management.
• Change management concepts and application.

Role Details

The role will be to work as a MS SQL DBA with an element of supporting financial applications.

Salary & Benefits

Salary for this role is negotiable and expected to be in the range £55K - £70K + benefits.

How to Apply

Please send your CVs to us in MS Word format.